Beekeeper Studio
8.1#3 in database client softwareFrom $18 a monthFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitBeekeeper Studio vs mycli
What both publish
| Fact | Beekeeper Studio | mycli |
|---|---|---|
| Connection security | The application supports SSL-encrypted connections and SSH tunnels. | The default SSL mode prefers SSL for TCP/IP connections but can fall back to cleartext; server certificate verification is disabled by default. |
| Product | Beekeeper Studio is an open source SQL client and database manager for working with databases including MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, and SQL Server. | mycli is a command-line interface for MySQL. |
Beekeeper Studio plans
- CommunityFree
- Indie$18 a month
- Professional$28 a month
- Business$35 a month
- Enterprise$4,999 a month
mycli plans
- mycliFree
Pick Beekeeper Studio if…
It suits people who manage or query databases from a desktop computer. Community is intended for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations under the stated size thresholds; teams can consider paid plans with cloud workspaces.
Pick mycli if…
mycli suits users who prefer a command-line workflow for MySQL-compatible databases and want SQL completion, history search, and configurable output formats. It is a better fit for macOS or Linux users than for Windows or WSL users.